REDS

Cuban Plaza

#C4726F

RGB 196, 114, 111 · HSL 2°, 42%, 60% · CMYK 0, 42, 43, 23

Cuban Plaza is #C4726F in HEX — rgb(196, 114, 111), hsl(2°, 42%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 43%, 23%).

Cuban Plaza pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 42%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C4726F

RGB196, 114, 111

HSL2°, 42%, 60%

HSV2°, 43%, 77%

CMYK0, 42, 43, 23

Decimal12874351

CSS RGBrgb(196, 114, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 42%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cuban Plaza 2001-5B

Exact match

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 2.5 · #C06C68

Benjamin Moore

Lip CSP-1160

ΔE 3 · #BF7068

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 3 · #C8756D

PPG

Emberglo 18-29

ΔE 3.2 · #C67976

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 4 · #C47977

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 4.2 · #BF6E72

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 4.4 · #CD746D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 4.4 · #B76764

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.7 · #B56966

Vista Paint

Lord Baltimore C-63

ΔE 4.8 · #B66762

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.1 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.7 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.3 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4726F

#6EC1C4

Analogous

#C46E96

#C4726F

#C49C6E

Triadic

#C4726F

#6EC471

#716EC4

Split-Complementary

#C4726F

#6EC49C

#6E96C4

Tetradic

#C4726F

#96C46E

#6EC1C4

#9C6EC4

Monochromatic

#6D2F2C

#A34643

#C4726F

#DAA6A4

#F0DCDB

Rectangle

#C4726F

#C1C46E

#6EC1C4

#716EC4

Compound

#C4726F

#C49C6E

#6EC1C4

#6E96C4

Variations

Lighter

#D08D8B

#D8ADAC

#E6D2D1

Darker

#B04844

#7B302D

#491B19

Saturation

#A68D8C

#C4716E

#E15551

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#C4726F

#9C946D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4726F

#85856F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4726F

#C27479

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cuban Plaza carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D2826E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C4726F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C08793

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#55ACAF

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C4726F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4726F;

CSS Variable

--color-cuban-plaza: #C4726F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cuban-plaza': '#C4726F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4726F] text-[#C4726F]

SCSS

$cuban-plaza: #C4726F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4726F?

#C4726F is Cuban Plaza, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C4726F warm or cool?

Cuban Plaza reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cuban Plaza?

Cuban Plaza works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Cuban Plaza?

Cuban Plaza pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cuban Plaza?

You can download Cuban Plaza on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cuban Plaza?

The hex code is #C4726F. In RGB it's 196, 114, 111, and in HSL it's 2°, 42%, 60%.

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